Iowa Jurisprudence Dental Assistant
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What is the difference between rules and statute? - ANSWER Statutes are laws which
can only be changed through legislative action and rules are guidelines that can be
passed by the Board. Rules have the same force of law as Statutes
Where is the Dental Practice Act of Iowa found? - ANSWER Iowa Code Chapter 153
Who's is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting in Iowa? - ANSWER
The Iowa Dental Board
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? -
ANSWER No
Who should be contacted for questions about dental assisting rules and laws in Iowa? -
ANSWER The Iowa Dental Board
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal? - ANSWER 20 hours
every 2 years
What are the continuing education requirements for renewal? - ANSWER Abuse
Identification and Reporting Training, 2 hours total every 3 years
CPR certification, 3 hours total every 2 years
Infection control, 1 hour total every 2 years
Jurisprudence, 1 hour total every 2 years
Name procedures a dental assistant trainee cannot perform. - ANSWER Surgical
procedures on hard and soft tissues within the oral cavity
Administration of local anesthetic
Administration of N2O
Placing of dental fillings
Sealants
Extractions
Bite adjustments
How many months does a dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete
examinations in infection control and jurisprudence? - ANSWER 12 months
Under what level of supervision must a trainee always work? - ANSWER Personal
supervision
Where are the requirements for dental assistants who engage in dental radiography? -
ANSWER Iowa Administrative Code 650 Chapter 22
Exam Correct 100%
What is the difference between rules and statute? - ANSWER Statutes are laws which
can only be changed through legislative action and rules are guidelines that can be
passed by the Board. Rules have the same force of law as Statutes
Where is the Dental Practice Act of Iowa found? - ANSWER Iowa Code Chapter 153
Who's is responsible for writing rules that regulate dental assisting in Iowa? - ANSWER
The Iowa Dental Board
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? -
ANSWER No
Who should be contacted for questions about dental assisting rules and laws in Iowa? -
ANSWER The Iowa Dental Board
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal? - ANSWER 20 hours
every 2 years
What are the continuing education requirements for renewal? - ANSWER Abuse
Identification and Reporting Training, 2 hours total every 3 years
CPR certification, 3 hours total every 2 years
Infection control, 1 hour total every 2 years
Jurisprudence, 1 hour total every 2 years
Name procedures a dental assistant trainee cannot perform. - ANSWER Surgical
procedures on hard and soft tissues within the oral cavity
Administration of local anesthetic
Administration of N2O
Placing of dental fillings
Sealants
Extractions
Bite adjustments
How many months does a dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete
examinations in infection control and jurisprudence? - ANSWER 12 months
Under what level of supervision must a trainee always work? - ANSWER Personal
supervision
Where are the requirements for dental assistants who engage in dental radiography? -
ANSWER Iowa Administrative Code 650 Chapter 22
